Mary Jemison White Woman of the Gennesee

Mary Jemison: White Woman of the Genesee The story of Mary Jemison is both inspiring and intriguing. She was captured at a young age by Indians, and forced to live with them. She endured many hardships while under captivity, but she grew within the tribe, and chose to stay with them for the rest of her life. Mary Jemison was born either 1742 or 1743 in a ship en route to America. Her parents Thomas and Jane …

…put up where he reburied her in what is now Letchworth State Park., where future generations would be able to hear Mary’s tale of success, strength, and hope. Bibliography 1. Seaver, James E. (James Everett), 1787-1827. A narrative of the life of Mrs. Mary Jemison / James E. Seaver ; with an introduction by June Namias 1. Zeinert, Karen. (James Everett), 1787-1827. Captured by Indians : the life of Mary Jemison by James E. Seaver ; edited by Karen Zeinert